Simply Perfect Banana Bread Recipe
A timeless treat offering a perfect balance of sweetness and moisture in every bite. This banana bread is simple and foolproof, with a deliciously soft and flavorful loaf that's perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 slices
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt, then add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chocolate chip banana bread, fold in a cup of chocolate chips before baking.
- For a nutty version, add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the batter.
- Substitute half or all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier bread.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use dairy-free butter.
- Add ground cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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